Know all about Granodiorite and Banded iron formation properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Granodiorite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Banded iron formation belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Granodiorite is Granular, Phaneritic whereas that of Banded iron formation is Banded, Trellis. Granodiorite appears Veined or Pebbled and Banded iron formation appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny. The luster of Granodiorite is grainy, pearly and vitreous while that of Banded iron formation is earthy. Granodiorite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors whereas Banded iron formation is available in red, reddish brown colors. The commercial uses of Granodiorite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, tombstones and that of Banded iron formation are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork.